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In the context of the path-goal theory, _____ is people's beliefs about their own capabilities to do their assigned jobs.

A) motivation
B) ability
C) authoritarianism
D) locus of control
E) drive

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Question 42

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A leader who has _____ power influences others because he or she controls valued benefits; people comply with the leader's wishes to receive those benefits.

A) legitimate
B) reward
C) referent
D) expert
E) coercive

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Scenario B. Use the information given below to answer the questions that follow. At a management retreat, people are talking about the leadership theories they prefer. Thomas says that his favorite leadership perspective is the one that assumes that leaders are born, not made. Linda, on the other hand, has found that her most effective style of leadership is to capitalize on the fact that she arouses a sense of excitement in her employees, who genuinely like and admire her and want to follow her lead. William says that his favorite theory recognizes the fact that the style of leadership to use depends on the state of affairs. He explains that the theory he favors suggests looking before one leads. -In the context of the above scenario, William described the _____ to leadership.

Ernest, an employee at a company, is extremely eager to take up higher positions in the organization. He is an extrovert and tries to influence the decisions made by his boss. He prefers to lead his colleagues rather than follow them. According to the trait approach to leadership, which of the following traits does Ernest display?

According to the trait approach to leadership, a(n) _____ leader overcomes obstacles, makes decisions despite uncertainty, and instills confidence in others.

True leadership involves dealing with the ongoing, day-to-day complexities of organizations.

In the context of the path-goal theory, _____ leadership refers to behaviors geared toward motivating people, such as setting challenging goals and rewarding good performance.

The _____ model of leadership uses the basic situational approach of assessing the situation before determining the best leadership style.

Group maintenance behaviors improve leader job performance as well as group and organizational performance.

In the context of the behavioral approach to leadership, _____ behavior is variously referred to as concern for production, directive leadership, initiating structure, or closeness of supervision.

In the context of the path-goal theory, what are the three important environmental factors that determine appropriate leadership style?

Actions taken to ensure that the work group or organization reaches its goals are known as:

Leaders who serve others' needs while strengthening the organization are known as:

In exhibiting _____ behaviors, leaders take action to ensure the satisfaction of team members, develop and maintain harmonious work relationships, and preserve the team's social stability.

At a restaurant, employees who perform poorly during a particular shift are scheduled for the unpopular weekend shifts. In the context of the above scenario, the manager exercises his _____ power.

Which of the following statements is true regarding various decision styles?

In _____, the key situational factor is the maturity of the followers.

According to the trait approach to leadership, some personality characteristics do distinguish effective leaders from other people.

_____ behavior is sometimes referred to as concern for people, supportive leadership, or consideration.

The concept of substitutes for leadership provides useful and practical prescriptions for how to manage more efficiently.